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CNN's lead DC anchor and chief Washington correspondent, Jake Tapper, hosts this two-hour long weekday afternoon program, with headlines from around the country and the world, the top stories in national and international news, politics, health, money, the environment, sports and popular culture. The Lead also concentrates on bringing stories that aren't found on front pages—buried leads—to the forefront.

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Trump Admin Sues Alaska to Block Certification if the GOP Loses

2026/10/24

More than 23 million Americans have already cast their ballots with only 11 days left until Election Day and the Trump administration is trying to sow some doubt in the integrity of elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump & Vance Back Ramaswamy Ad While Other Republicans Stay Away

2026/10/23

President Trump finds himself compelled to head to ruby red Iowa with only 12 days left until the midterms despite having won the state by 13 percentage points in the last election. CNN brings you latest in the upcoming races across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ramaswamy Stands by Ad Featuring Rivals Mom, Despite Backlash

2026/10/22

The New Mexico attorney general files a civil lawsuit against two Epstein advisers. Plus, more than 15 million Americans cast ballots during early voting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan Senate Candidates Take Questions on Their Economic Ideas

2026/10/21

More than 10 million American voters have already cast their ballots in the midterm elections with in-person early voting starting today in some states. Plus, CNN goes inside a voting center in one key battleground state to see how they are trying to protect election workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2,000+ Arrested After Protests Turn Into Deadly Rioting

2026/10/20

President Trump is in yet another red state where he is trying to save a Republican seat. Plus, parts of France are under curfew this evening after protests spread into country-wide violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Officials Give Update on Oregon School Shooting

2026/10/17

Police in Bend, Oregon provide an update on Thursday’s deadly mass shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School. So many questions remain unanswered as the Bend community grapples with such a horrific act of violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Dems Ask Kimberly Guilfoyle for Records Related to Alleged Pay-to-Play Scheme

2026/10/16

With 19 days until midterm elections, CNN is tracking the key races that could shift control of congress to Democrats. Plus, ranking member of the House Oversight Committee Rep. Robert Garcia joins to discuss potential investigations into Trump and his administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Holds Rallies as Inflation Rises Ahead of Midterms

2026/10/14

Only 20 days left until polls close in the 2026 midterm elections and President Trump is headlining a campaign rally in the swing state of Arizona. Plus, CNN is live in Texas ahead of tonight’s townhall with Senate candidate James Talarico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Brutal”: WH Officials Pan Katie Zacharia’s First Press Briefing

2026/10/14

The Vatican has confirmed Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous growth in his lung. CNN brings the latest updates on his health condition. Plus, CNN’s John King visits North Carolina to ask what issues are at the top of voters’ priority list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Weighing Whether to Help Saudis Respond to Deadly Strikes

2026/10/13

An early morning raid on the DC home of Rep. Ilhan Omar. Plus, a brand new investigation at the State Department into Kimberly Guilfoyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gulf Coast Bracing for Life-Threatening Storm Surge, Strong Winds

2026/10/09

A brand new forecast for Hurricane Isaias. The National Hurricane Center warns conditions are rapidly deteriorating along the northern Gulf Coast. In just a few hours, Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall around the Florida panhandle as a Category 3 hurricane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Polls, Debates Give Democrats Hope with 26 Days Until Midterms

2026/10/09

With 26 days left until the midterm elections, CNN looks at three key races for Senate and what voters are revealing about the candidates in two of those races. Plus, oil companies along the Gulf Coast are bracing for Hurricane Isaias. Could this result in even higher gas prices? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Admin Presses Russia for Information as it Struggles to Plan for Potential Plague Fallout

2026/10/08

President Trump says he has a call with Vladimir Putin about the plague after a lab worker’s death. Should the public be worried? Plus, CNN is on board the troubled aircraft carrier that spent more than 10 months at sea with very little time at port. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Top Intel Democrats Push DNI for Transparency on Election Security

2026/10/07

The nation is four weeks away from midterm Election Day. Plus, a new audio recording surfaces in the alleged gang rape case at Cornell University. Also, unprecedented student protests rise across France. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dozens Quarantined After Researcher at Russian Plague Laboratory Dies of “Unknown” Infection

2026/10/06

The world wants to know what happened inside the Russian research laboratory. Plus, breaking news at Cornell University, a new audio recording emerges of the suspects involved in an alleged gang rape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Read The Lead with Jake Tapper podcast reviews

3.5 out of 5

1611 reviews

★★★★★

DP’67 2026/10/06

Excellent.

Jake Tapper is a great journalist

★★★★★

moby2023 2026/08/05

Tapper crushed that Max Miller interview

An absolute masterclass in confronting the manipulations of a horrific abuser! Wow.

★★★★★

Lutabuta 2026/04/12

Great reporting every day!

Always outstanding!

★☆☆☆☆

spiritualityguy 2026/04/01

ridiculous

bro yammers about how horrific Hassan is ….hours later CNN has him on for a segment! 😆. CNN is washed.

★★☆☆☆

JPPHL 2025/10/29

Disappointed

I often listen to this podcast but have been growing increasingly disappointed by it. Tapper’s coverage used to be very fair but lately I find that he...

★★★★★

Che Block 2025/09/19

Free Speech

Is not a tradition It’s the law

★★★★☆

Avid listener 227 2025/09/01

Meghan Hays

Your show is very informative but please don’t book Hays on your show or any other CNN show. She talks so fast it’s almost impossibly to understand wh...

★★★★★

From Another Great Admirer 2025/07/02

Don’t be Scared

Make these Very Good Lying rep’s Pundits Answer The FN Question Asked. Make Them.! rep’s are Trained by🌎’s Greatest LIAR.The🍊 Please Concentrate On...

★★★☆☆

DaisymyBeagle 2025/06/12

Dr Phil?

Really? I fInd CNN these days trying to keep Trump and his gang happy more than reporting pure journalistic truth. It’s extremely disturbing!

★★★★★

Beldar88 2025/06/04

Straightforward

Tapper is pretty right on target. He's liberal but not "you must check every box" liberal. I like that. And his book about Biden is reasonable and nec...

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